NHTSASUSPENSION
Harley-Davidson Motor Company - Sudden Loss of Rear Tire Pressure
Published: June 12, 2025Recall ID: 25E041000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Tail Rear Shock Absorbers (part number 54000294) and Low Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers (part number 54000134) designed to fit certain 2018-2024 Softail motorcycles. The mounting tab on the rear shock pre-load adjuster may break, allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.
Affected Products
Sudden Loss of Rear Tire Pressure
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Sudden Loss of Rear Tire Pressure |
| Nhtsa id | 25E041000 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25E041000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Tail Rear Shock Absorbers (part number 54000294) and Low Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers (part number 54000134) designed to fit certain 2018-2024 Softail motorcycles. The mounting tab on the rear shock pre-load adjuster may break, allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure. |
| Completion rate | 9.15 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will install a new bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2025. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0189. |
| Consequence summary | A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 0189 |
| Potentially affected | 776 |
| Report received date | 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |